What makes a good investment?

One that makes money? It's not that simple. The way you're rewarded is as important as the reward it...

One that makes money? It's not that simple. The way you're rewarded is as important as the reward itself. If the journey is too stressful you may sell out before you reap your reward, or you might be forced to sell at a bad time. Inflation is important because if the price of items you want to buy has risen more than your investment you have lost money. A good investment delivers real rewards in a way which doesn't scare you too much. Usually there is no such thing as a free lunch. The investment equivalent of a free lunch is no risk, high reward. Therefore if you want to make real returns...